Pieris jap. 'Dorothy Wycoff'
Dorothy Wycoff Andromeda
- Dark green foliage
- Red flower buds in winter
- Pale pink blossoms late March to mid-April
- Hardy
- Deer resistant
- Category: Shrub, Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 5-7 ft
- Spread: 5-7 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
An even darker-leaved form than 'Compacta', this variety's distinctly red winter flower bud color and pale pink blossoms from late March to mid-April make it stand out. Very hardy and deer-resistant.
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pieris jap. 'Dorothy Wycoff'
Likes well-drained, moist soil and mulch. Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves. Protect from winter winds.